How to join MACDC
MACDC has two categories of membership: CDC (or voting) Members and Associate Members. An organization can apply to be either a CDC member or an associate member. An organization cannot be an associate member if it qualifies as a CDC (voting) member. Membership dues for full members range from $50 to $5,000, depending upon the size of the organization. The dues are equal to 1/2% of the CDC's annual payroll.
Benefits and Joining
Member Benefits
MACDC core values include building community power and economic justice, challenging racism, and encouraging entrepreneurship. Our member initiatives are grounded in these values, and include peer groups, networking events, trainings and special programs.
Public Policy Advocacy
MACDC members shape and direct our public policy efforts through participation in MACDC's Board of Directors, committees, membership meetings, and working with MACDC staff. Members receive regular email updates and action alerts and have opportunities to participate in meeting with key public officials.
Mel King Institute for Community Building
The Mel King Institute for Community Building addresses a sector-wide need for ongoing professional development and training. The Institute expands access to high quality training opportunities by bringing national training programs to Massachusetts. The Mel King Institute is a collaborative enterprise led by MACDC and Boston LISC that leverages the resources of many institutions.
Practitioner "Peer" Groups
MACDC members come together to network, host discussions and share issues related to their roles:
- Boston Committee for Executive Directors in Boston
- Housing and Real Estate Group is for real estate professionals
- Organizers Network is for community organizers
- Small Business Development Group is for practitioners that provide services to small businesses
- Youth Peer Group is for staffers that work with young people
- The Alliance: Advancing Community Development by Confronting Racism
- Western Mass Community Development Collaborative (WMCDC)
- Green CDC Initiative
Member Services
Tango - MACDC members are now a part of TANGO, The Alliance for Non-Profit Growth and Opportunity, which offers a range of professional services at a great value. Non-profits tap into the collective clout, expert insight, and management resources at rates ordinarily beyond the reach of individual organizations. Together, members can collaborate with other non-profits while benefitting from negotiated employee benefit plans, receive discounted consulting, and business services.
BU Metropolitan College - MACDC is now a Preferred Educational Partner with Boston University's Met College, a fully accredited, highly ranked institution whose purpose is to serve the educational needs of working professionals. The College is well known for its exceptional programs and convenient study venues - from the Boston and Chelmsford campuses to desktops online. MACDC Members are eligible for a 5% tuition discount each semester and may choose from undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs at Boston University's Metropolitan College.
Group Sponsored Insurance Program - MACDC offers our members a group-sponsored insurance program, through Mazonson, Inc. which provides specialized property and casualty insurance products at a discounted price. This program offers a full range of insurance products. Please contact Mark Bailey (mbailey@mazonson.com) to learn how your organization can save!
Hiring? Looking for an Intern? - Post your job and other opportunities on this site. Send your postings to RosaN@macdc.org.
Networks - MACDC supports members in gaining access to state and national networks such as the National Association of Community Economic Development Associations (NACEDA), National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), The Massachusetts Workforce Alliance, Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance, The Building Blocks Coalition, The Asset Development Coalition, and the Massachusetts Non-Profit Network.
Technical Assistance - MACDC staff is available to provide direct technical assistance to our members in a number of areas, including affordable housing development, the Community Reinvestment Act, economic development, fundraising, organizational management, executive director transitions, and crisis management. We can also link you to other professionals who can provide more intensive assistance.
Publications - Receive copies of all our publications such as the GOALs Initiative reports, the Journal of Community Power Building, and policy papers.
Promoting Your Organization - MACDC promotes the individual accomplishments of members in our publications, by informing the media, and sharing success stories with local and national government leaders.